Here are the best chartreuse cocktails to use a bottle of green chartreuse! Try everything from classic drinks to modern spins.

Green chartreuse cocktails

Got a bottle of Chartreuse? Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur that’s been made by French monks since the mid-1700’s! It’s made by aging alcohol with a secret blend of 130 plants, a secret recipe that makes for a flavor that’s like none other. What does Chartreuse taste like? It’s sweet, spicy, and smooth, with a distinctly herbal finish.

If you got a bottle for one drink and aren’t sure how else to use it: never fear. Here are four must-try Chartreuse cocktails! There are classic cocktails like the Last Word, arguably the most famous of all green Chartreuse cocktails, and modern classics like the Naked and Famous. (Yep, that’s right.) Whether you’ve got a bottle of yellow or green on hand, we’ve got options. Ready to get mixing?

And now…the top Chartreuse cocktails to use a bottle!

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Last word

The Last Word (& More Chartreuse Cocktails!)


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x

Description

The Last Word is a unique classic chartreuse cocktail that’s newly en vogue! This pale green drink is beautifully balanced between sharp, sour, and sweet.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ounce* gin
  • 1 ounce green Chartreuse liqueur
  • 1 ounce maraschino liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • For the garnish: Luxardo cherry or other cocktail cherry

Instructions

  1. Add the gin, Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake it until cold.
  2. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or cocktail cherry.

Notes

*1 ounce = 2 tablespoons

  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
  • Diet: Vegan

Keywords: Chartreuse cocktails, Green Chartreuse cocktails

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About the authors

Sonja & Alex

Meet Sonja and Alex Overhiser: Husband and wife. Expert home cooks. Authors of recipes you'll want to make again and again.

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